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militia

[mi-lish-uh] / mɪˈlɪʃ ə /
NOUN
citizen soldiers
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"There is no place for militias, no matter where they come from."

From Barron's

The offensive saw major successes against the insurgents, but locals like Hersi say the militias that replaced them proved to be even worse.

From Barron's

Waving red flags emblazoned with the yellow and black crest of the KLA, crowds chanted the militia's name as they marched through Pristina's downtown.

From Barron's

The militia that the U.S. worked with at Al Tanf has joined forces with Syria’s government.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran has expressed willingness to discuss its nuclear program but has refused to end enrichment of uranium, a key U.S. demand, and to discuss its missile program or support for regional militias in the talks.

From The Wall Street Journal